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sports1 year ago

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Leads NBA Cup MVP Race as Semifinals Loom

The Kia MVP Ladder highlights the impact of the Emirates NBA Cup on the MVP race, with top contenders Giannis Antetokounmpo and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander advancing to the semifinals in Las Vegas. Both players have shown strong performances this season, with Gilgeous-Alexander recently leading Oklahoma City to victory over Dallas. Nikola Jokić remains the frontrunner in the MVP race, while Jayson Tatum and Karl-Anthony Towns round out the top five. The tournament adds excitement to the MVP chase as players compete for the Cup title.

via NBA.com|
#emirates-nba-cup#giannis-antetokounmpo#mvp
sports1 year ago

NBA Cup Quarterfinals: Key Players, Predictions, and Power Rankings

The Emirates NBA Cup quarterfinals are set to begin, featuring matchups between the Milwaukee Bucks and Orlando Magic, and the Oklahoma City Thunder and Dallas Mavericks. The Bucks, led by Giannis Antetokounmpo, have turned their season around to become the East's top seed, while the Magic have relied on strong defense despite missing key players. The Thunder, boasting a top defense and MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, face the Mavericks, who have been on a hot streak led by Luka Dončić. The winners will advance to the semifinals in Las Vegas.

via NBA.com|
#dallas-mavericks#emirates-nba-cup#milwaukee-bucks
sports1 year ago

Hawks Triumph Over Celtics in NBA Cup Opener with Okongwu's Clutch Tip-In

The Atlanta Hawks secured a thrilling 117-116 victory over the Boston Celtics in their first Emirates NBA Cup game, snapping a two-game losing streak. Dyson Daniels led the Hawks with a career-high 28 points, seven assists, and six steals, stepping up in the absence of Trae Young. Jalen Johnson contributed a triple-double, while Larry Nance Jr., Clint Capela, and Onyeka Okongwu dominated the paint, helping the Hawks out-rebound the Celtics 45-34. The Hawks will face the Wizards next in the tournament.

via Peachtree Hoops|
#atlanta-hawks#boston-celtics#dyson-daniels
sports1 year ago

NBA Cup 2024: Key Updates, Predictions, and Team Rankings

The Emirates NBA Cup 2024 has begun, featuring Group Play and Knockout Rounds. All 30 NBA teams are divided into groups based on their 2023-24 records, playing four games each in Group Play. The top six teams and two wild cards advance to the Knockout Rounds, which are single-elimination. Group Play games occur on Tuesdays and Fridays from Nov. 12 to Dec. 3, with the Knockout Rounds starting Dec. 10. The tournament aims to crown an NBA Cup champion by Dec. 17.

via NBA.com|
#basketball#emirates-nba-cup#group-play
sports1 year ago

Emirates Secures Title Sponsorship for NBA In-Season Tournament

The NBA's In-Season Tournament will be renamed the Emirates NBA Cup following a new multiyear deal with the airline, which includes title sponsorship rights and logo patches on referees' jerseys across the NBA, WNBA, and G League. This partnership expands the NBA's relationship with the UAE, where the league held exhibition games in 2022, and USA Basketball played games en route to the FIBA World Cup.

via The Athletic|
#emirates-nba-cup#nba#referees